Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2020 Meeting

Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2020 Meeting is organized by Association & Meeting Solutions (AMS) and will be held from Jan 18 - 14, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America.

Educational programs:
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Program

Target Audience:
This program is specifically designed for the comprehensive ophthalmologist.

Accreditation:
Vindico Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Summary:
Join 700 fellow comprehensive ophthalmologists for a unique educational experience. You will be offered opportunities to engage faculty and peers in both large and small group settings, appealing to all learning styles and comfort levels. Over 100 presenters consisting of ophthalmology’s brightest minds will help take your skills to the next level and explain how to incorporate cutting-edge procedures and technologies into your practice. In addition to today’s hot topics, you’ll receive a comprehensive update on every aspect of your practice. Plus, extend your learning beyond the meeting room by attending nightly banyan tree sessions featuring open discussions in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Program attendees are also able to attend sessions of interest under the Retina Program

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be better able to:
Saturday Morning:
• Demonstrate knowledge about eyelid, lacrimal system, and orbital anatomy and how anatomy applies to surgical as well as non-surgical procedures.
• Describe the basic functional and aesthetic oculoplastic skills that will enhance the ability to identify and treat common eyelid lesions, tearing issues, and malpositions.
• Evaluate candidates for eyelid blepharoplasty to be better able to develop an individualized surgical plan that minimizes complications.
• Assess the role of non-surgical aesthetic enhancements in everyday clinical practice.
• Evaluate the evidence on emerging toxins, fillers, and devices used in aesthetic procedures.

Saturday Afternoon – Friday:
• Describe basic functional and aesthetic oculoplastic skills that will strengthen the ability to identify and treat common eyelid lesions, tearing issues and malpositions; evaluate candidates for blepharoplasty and ptosis repair; and illustrate the ability to incorporate non-surgical aesthetic enhancements into an ophthalmology practice.
• Assess instrumentation for the removal of cataracts and current options and indications for intraocular lenses that may achieve better results in patients.
• Describe the current status of lens replacement surgery using multifocal, toric, accommodating intraocular lens implants, and extended depth of focus IOLs, as well as their impact on patient results.
• Identify new techniques and develop strategies for the management of cataract and refractive surgery complications.
• Recognize new treatment techniques and technologies, and the benefit of preoperative decision making, to improve patient satisfaction following cataract and/or refractive surgery.
• Examine the use of imaging, new management tools, medical and surgical treatments, as well as their potential to improve outcomes in patients with glaucoma.
• Analyze current concepts for the management of corneal and external diseases, ocular surface disorders, ocular infection, inflammation, and pain.
• Recognize, evaluate and manage neuro-ophthalmologic processes.
• Examine the latest updates in practice management that serve to improve patient care.
• Summarize the latest evidence pertaining to the medical management of retinal disorders and uveitis.

Retina Program

Accreditation:
 Vindico Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Summary:
Join 250 fellow retina specialists for a unique educational experience in vitreoretinal medicine. This program is designed by and for retina specialists, offering updates on the most recent advances and their integration into everyday practice as well as insight into varying challenges, including the implementation of new diagnostic and treatment modalities. In a relaxed setting, faculty and attendees can discuss specific cases, new therapy and imaging techniques and the latest surgical strategies.

Learning Objectives: General Sessions
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be better able to:
• Explain the new developments in optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology, including angiography, swept source, wide-field, and en face, and the use of OCT in guiding treatment strategies.
• Describe the current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, including the management of neovascular AMD, macular hole, , use of specific dosing regimens, complement inhibition, gene therapy, and other novel treatments.
• Explore new pathways for targeting treatment in retinal vascular diseases.
• Examine the evidence on current and emerging treatment paradigms for diabetic retinopathy (DR), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and diabetic macular edema (DME).
• Assess current clinical trials and emerging treatment approaches for retinal venous occlusion.
• Review current trends in the management of pediatric retinal disorders.
• Examine new trends in the management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders and ocular trauma.
• Summarize new management concepts in vitreoretinal surgery, including the surgical delivery of therapies, management of uveitis, retinal detachment, vitreomacular traction, macular hole, and other vitreoretinopathies.
• Describe current diagnostic modalities as well as management options for choroidal masses, melanoma, and other ocular tumors.

Nurse Allied Health Program

Target Audience:
This program is specifically designed for ophthalmic nurses, technicians and allied health professionals.

Accreditation:
Vindico Medical Education will provide 17.5 contact hours for nurses.

Program Summary
Join 150 fellow nurses, technicians and other allied health professionals for a unique educational experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with world renowned physicians, expert nurses and technicians and successful administrators together in one room. Gain experienced perspective from all aspects of your practice and all ophthalmic subspecialty areas throughout the week. With the ophthalmic nurse and technician in mind, physicians will explain the latest technologies available and how they can be used in your office; nurses and technicians will discuss efficiency — how to maximize your current expertise and obtain new skills; and administrators will explain the necessary changes in coding. 

Purpose/Learning Objectives: General Sessions
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be better able to:
• Assess methods and modalities for the for the identification and treatment of anterior segment/cornea disorders.
• Examine current evidence about the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and ocular surface diseases.
• Evaluate new evidence regarding keratoprosthesis and its effect on patient outcomes.
• Summarize new information regarding the use of corneal crosslinking.
• Evaluate new developments in medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures for their ability to optimize vision in patients undergoing cataract and refractive surgery.
• Compare and contrast current pharmacotherapies for the management of retinal vascular diseases.
• Examine new evidence regarding the surgical management of retinal disorders, including the use of new technology and techniques.
• Review the latest evidence regarding the diagnosis and management of intraocular tumors.
• Assess the genetics of glaucoma, neuroprotection, and regeneration of the optic nerve.
• Outline current medical and surgical treatment options used in glaucoma management.
• Evaluate ways to improve adherence to medical therapy in glaucoma management, including involving the patient in their care.
• Summarize current management of pediatric disorders such as strabismus and amblyopia.
• Describe new evidence pertaining to the diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders.
• Describe office management processes and procedures that ultimately improve patient care.

Administrator Program

Target Audience:
This program is specifically designed for ophthalmic administrators, department heads and managing partner physicians.

Accreditation:
The National Board of Certified Ophthalmic Executives (NBCOE) has approved this program for 17.5 credit hours under Category “A” Continuing Education Credits (CECs) as granted by ASOA/NBCOE.

Program Summary:
Join 200 fellow administrators and office managers for a unique educational experience. This program offers the essential updates needed for operational success and personal growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from other practices — how they are functioning and things they may be doing better or differently — so we can all learn from each other in an interactive and casual environment. Fellow successful administrators who have made an impact in their own practices will share their unique ideas and fresh approaches that enhanced their office management skills. They will identify and discuss with other industry experts the key issues facing your practice, the latest in commercial promotion, coding changes and social networking.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, attendees will have better knowledge of the following subject matters:
Understand current market trends and strategic practice development opportunities.
• Identify critical operational issues covering a broad scope of practice management topics including governance, financial analysis, organizational development, contracting, cost containment and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate current reimbursement and compliance issues, maintain appropriate chart documentation, and identify new opportunities for practice development.
• Anticipate risk management issues and proactively implement preventative strategies.
• Assess the role of practice administrator and provide unique ideas and fresh approaches to practice fundamentals, leadership, board interaction, staffing challenges and peer-to-peer interaction.
• Evaluate new software technologies to improve practice efficiencies, enhance the quality and integrity of patient care, and present creative solutions for activities such as patient collections, staff training and communication.
• Understand new patient treatment opportunities or patient care models.
• Updated marketing trends for brand awareness and promotion of practice services.
• Discover key issues facing your practice through information shared during panel discussions led by industry experts.